Dreher Island State Recreation Area
(Newberry County)

TrailMap

Description: Starting from the kiosk on Red Maple Drive, the Little Gap Trail is the most strenuous of the three trails in the park. Following the trail markers on the trees, you will wander up and down through a thick forest of pines and hardwoods, which is home to a number of animals and birds. You may also be lucky enough to sight a bald eagle that nests in this area. Some interesting white rocks line the trail in spots as you make a loop at the end of the peninsula.

The Billy Dreher Nature Trail is a short easy walking loop on a peninsula, which passes the ruins at the former site of the Billy Dreher home. You may see ducks, geese, and turtles as you pass along the shoreline.

The Bicycle Bypass is a short multi­use linear trail, which bisects the State Park Loop Road, connecting the camping area and the tackle shop. You can walk or ride safely through this wooded area, avoiding the narrow paved loop road.

Insect repellent is recommended during the warm months.

Length: Little Gap Trail 2.1, Billy Dreher Nature Trail 0.3 mile, Bicycle Bypass 0.3 mile.

Directions: From Chapin, drive approximately 3.5 miles southwest on St. Peter’s Church  Road (Lexington County S-32-29) and turn left onto Dreher Island Road (S-32-231). Drive 3.0 miles and turn left onto State Park Road (Newberry County S-36-571) and continue to Dreher Island State Recreation Area.

Hours: Dawn to dusk